Learn. Make. Earn.
Learn.Make.Earn.
Build real-world skills, create amazing projects, and unlock career opportunities.
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- 6,000+Learners
- 50+Countries
- 20k hrsLearning
- 161+Projects
How it works
Explore what our community can create, discover the ideas they bring to life, and get inspired by the amazing work happening around you.
- LearnDiscover your skills, follow personalised career pathways and learn with your AI Career Companion.
- MakeApply what you learn through projects, practical challenges, peer reviews and workshops.
- EarnBuild your portfolio, pursue credentials and unlock opportunities to grow your career.
Explore career pathways
Discover hands-on programmes built around making real things.
Explore PathwayJunior Unity Developer
Build playable 2D games with Unity and C#. Create gameplay, fix problems and prepare a finished build to share.
Explore PathwayJunior Game Artist (2D)
Create the art for a small game world, bring it to life with animation and see it working in Unity.
Explore PathwayCreative AI Practitioner
Explore, create and test ideas with AI while keeping your purpose, judgement and creative decisions in control.
Your AI CareerCompanion
Find your next step.
Your AI Career Companion is here to help you discover your strengths, build your skills, and find your next step.
Discover your strengths.Build your skills.
Tell your companion what you enjoy and get a clear next step.
Real SKILLS. Real GAMES. Real CREATORS.
Explore what our community creates and get inspired by the ideas they bring to life.
Community
Connect with fellow game creatives, share ideas, collaborate on projects, learn from each other, and grow together as you build your creative journey.
The Creative Side
Stories, ideas, and conversations with people making things happen.
Partners in possibility
Working with organisations that believe in the future of African talent.
Partnering with organisations to equip African talent with game development skills, industry connections, and opportunities to build successful careers in the global gaming industry.
Become a partner
Testimonials
Hear how GameUp Academy learners are building skills and finding their path in the games industry.
I got insight into working in the game industry and how to be professional while working collaboratively. It was an overall enriching experience which will further help me in my journey as a game developer.
The Elite Program was an incredible experience that not only helps you build your portfolio but you also get to work with other developers in Africa. All while getting mentorship and feedback from the Maliyo Team.
I’m now proud to have been awarded a Micro-credential from Arizona State University. This comes after many weeks spent learning about games, meeting amazing developers and creating art for game projects.
I’m thrilled to share that I was awarded an International Micro-Credential in Game Art and Visual Development, issued by Endless Games and Learning Lab at Arizona State University.
Your future starts with a skill.
Discover your pathway. Make something meaningful. Take the next step.